A.J. Brown comments from Eagles are great news for Raiders, Patriots, Bills, Broncos

One of the most interesting story lines of the offseason pertains to wide receiver A.J. Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Brown has been the subject of trade rumors and speculation since last year's trade deadline thanks to his public frustration with the team's offense in recent years.

At the NFL Combine this week, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman both made it clear that they want to keep Brown.

However, neither one would commit to Brown actually being on the team in 2026, and Roseman admitted the Eagles would at least listen to offers for the star wideout.

"Will A.J. be here next season? I think we're still in a spot, like, I can't guarantee how anything is going to play out into next season. I'm thinking I'm going to be the coach next season but you can't guarantee anything past tomorrow," Sirianni said, per ESPN's Tim McManus.

"I think you go into the league year listening to offers for everything and anything," Roseman said. "If someone is going to give you something you didn't anticipate and you won't even have the conversation, I don't think you're necessarily doing your job or really servicing the team you're with."

"You never know what someone is willing to do. Certainly, we've been in situations where there were guys we didn't anticipate trading that we got an offer that was too good, and then you balance it with what you can get there," Roseman added.

Trading Brown would create a few problems for the Eagles.

Not only would they be taking on dead money if they trade Brown, but the Eagles would then have to replace their best wide receiver, which won't be cheap.

That said, the simple fact that the Eagles aren't totally ruling out a Brown trade is good news for the Las Vegas Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos and New England Patriots, all of whom will likely have interest in him.

The Raiders and Bills need a No. 1 receiver and more depth, and the Patriots might be in the same boat if they cut Stefon Diggs. Even if Diggs returns, New England would still need more depth.

The Broncos need another veteran receiver to help Courtland Sutton in what is otherwise a young, unproven wide receivers room.

If Brown had his pick of the lot, we believe he would choose the Patriots thanks to their status as a Super Bowl contender and his relationship with head coach Mike Vrabel from their days together with the Tennessee Titans.

But, as we know, Brown won't have a say in where he wants to go unless the Eagles give him that, so we certainly wouldn't rule out Denver, Las Vegas, Buffalo or just about any other team that makes a play for the three-time Pro Bowler.

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